February 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this retrospective study from North France, apremilast was used in patients with psoriasis and recent cancer, showing a good safety profile and improved quality of life, though with 65.2% experiencing non-serious adverse events. The need for further research on oncological safety was highlighted.
In this study, bicalutamide at low doses was not linked to significant liver enzyme changes compared to other androgen-blocking treatments in transfeminine adolescents and young adults, suggesting its safety with careful monitoring for this population over one year.
This study found that a polyherbal formulation of Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds and Butea monosperma flowers significantly promoted hair growth and reduced dihydrotestosterone levels in a chemotherapy-induced alopecia model.
June 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” A dissolving microneedle patch with dutasteride offers effective, long-lasting hair loss treatment with fewer side effects.
September 2013 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” This review discusses teriflunomide as a disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis and highlights its effectiveness and safety in clinical trials, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2009 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses dutasteride, a new drug for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, and highlights the need for further experience to confirm its safety and efficacy.
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July 2016 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that the proposed LC-MS/MS method accurately quantified the drug content in split tablets of finasteride and terbinafine, revealing significant variability and suggesting that non-scored tablets should not be split.
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that vismodegib was effective in treating basal cell carcinoma, achieving complete remission in some patients; however, significant side effects often required careful management to prevent therapy suspension, which can lead to resistance.
January 2026 in “Physical Education Health and Social Sciences” This study found that integrating Lactobacillus-rich probiotic nutrition and fractional CO₂ laser therapy with clotrimazole in mucoadhesive hydrogels significantly improved clinical and structural outcomes for women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, suggesting a promising advanced therapy, though further validation in larger trials is needed.
June 2024 in “ESMO Gastrointestinal Oncology” The BAYONET trial is a phase II study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of combining encorafenib, binimetinib, and cetuximab for patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer that is resistant to encorafenib plus cetuximab; results are not yet reported.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights brimonidine’s potential as a dermatological agent, noting its ability to improve rosacea-related facial redness and its effectiveness in various other skin conditions due to its vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory actions, with minimal systemic absorption and a favorable safety profile for long-term use.
November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study developed and tested a finasteride suspension that retains over 94.3% of its initial concentration for up to 90 days at room temperature, finding no airborne finasteride exposure during formulation handling.
July 2026 in “British journal of surgery” This study found that a substantial number of patients continued tamsulosin and/or finasteride unnecessarily after prostate surgery, with poor documentation and communication contributing to this issue.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the potential for α-difluoromethylornithine to help control hair growth and prevent cancer, but it does not present new clinical results.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” January 2015 in “Journals & Books Hosting (International Knowledge Sharing Platform)” This study synthesized and evaluated five 6-mercaptopurine derivatives for anticancer activity against three cancer cell lines, detailing the promising results of compound 1.
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October 2023 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this case report, the researchers highlighted the diagnostic challenge of Majocchi’s granuloma, a deep fungal infection that mimics other skin conditions and resists initial treatment, emphasizing the importance of considering it as a diagnosis even after failed topical antifungal therapies.
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July 2014 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study found that finasteride alone is highly effective in preventing Candida albicans urinary biofilms and shows synergistic activity with fluconazole in vitro, suggesting potential for further clinical investigation.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal lymphatic endothelial cell proliferation in lymphatic malformations, potentially improving vessel function and patient outcomes.
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April 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” 24 citations
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June 2013 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review found dutasteride to be effective, safe, and well-tolerated for treating symptomatic BPH and provides expert commentary on its use, though the relationship with high-grade prostate cancer remains unclear.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that Breezula® and Minoxidil both enhance hair growth in male pattern hair loss by promoting keratinocyte proliferation, with Breezula® potentially more potent in reducing the hair growth inhibitor IL-6.
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, researchers found that microinfusion of dutasteride using the MMP® technique did not show a statistical difference compared to placebo in clinical assessments for male androgenetic alopecia, though patients reported improvements in the vertex area.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that weekly low-dose bicalutamide was safe and appeared to be associated with high-grade PIN remission and favorable PSA modulation in subjects with persistently elevated PSA but negative biopsy.
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that baicalin delivery through polymeric nanocapsules significantly enhanced its anticancer activity in breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study suggests that combining monoammonium glycyrrhizinate/glycine/DL-methionine tablets with 5% carpronium chloride may reduce alopecia areata area more effectively than carpronium chloride alone, particularly in patients with allergic factors.
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June 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study found that compounded minoxidil solutions in a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced foam remained stable for 180 days, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for strength, pH, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
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June 2017 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” This review discusses ongoing and past trials for novel acne treatments, focusing on topical agents with potential sebosuppressive, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory effects, without reporting new clinical results.
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August 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that the monoclonal antibody BKN-1 specifically stained basal cell epithelioma cells and certain normal skin structures, indicating a similarity in keratin expression between the tumor and follicular epithelium below the isthmus portion.